One Day in Las Vegas - 24-hour Itinerary
Las Vegas is probably the world's number one destination for gambling, entertainment, nightlife, and even shopping.
You could be in Vegas for one week and still not see all its casinos and entertainment areas. But what if you only have 24 hours?
We created an itinerary ideal for a one-day visit to Las Vegas.
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It's 10 am, and let's start our Vegas experience by visiting the Neon Museum.
The museum offers a collection of iconic Las Vegas neon signs that were taken down when businesses, casinos, and other famous landmarks were closed, demolished, or renovated. If you visit them by night, several of the signs will light up. It's a great way to experience Las Vegas’ history first-hand.
Or if you prefer, you can visit one of the other museums, like the Mob Museum located nearby.
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At 11 am, let's continue exploring Downtown Las Vegas with Fremont Street and Container Park.
Fremont Street is a street in downtown Las Vegas. It was the original center of the city and home to the first famous casinos, such as Binion's Horseshoe, and Fremont Hotel and Casino. Here's where it all started.
While most big casinos are now located on the Strip, Fremont Street Experience is a must-see place in Vegas. Part of the street is covered by an enormous LED display featuring Viva Vision light shows. For the ultimate experience, ride SlotZilla Zip Line that runs above the Fremont Street Experience.
Grab something to eat on Freemont street or visit an open-air shopping complex located nearby called Container Park. It consists of boutiques, restaurants, bars, and galleries built from shipping containers, making it an environment-friendly retail, dining, and art destination.
If you have some time, visit the Arts District located south of Downtown, officially known as 18b, home to galleries, studios, graffiti-adorned buildings, festivals, and other activities.
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It's 1 pm - time to explore the famous Vegas activities & attractions.
The afternoon is time to relax or try out one of the countless activities, depending on your mood. You can take, for example, a helicopter tour to experience Las Vegas from a different angle or go all the way to Hoover Dam. If you are a car fan, you can even take a racing car for a spin.
If you want to attend a pool party or just relax by the pool, there's a tone of places where you can do that. If you want a more exciting experience, visit the Stratosphere Tower, try any of the ziplines in Vegas, etc. Check our travel guide for more suggestions (scroll down).
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At 4 pm let's visit the Venetian Hotel and Casino.
Vegas offers an array of extravagant resort hotels and casinos. Most of them are located on The Strip. The hotels feature miles of indoor shopping areas full of designer stores, fancy restaurants, and, of course, casinos.
If this is your first time in Vegas, you just can't skip one of the most beautiful ones, The Venetian, which uses Italian Venice as a basis for its design, such as canals together with famous gondolas. Its architecture also features Venetian landmarks like St Mark's bell tower and many others.
Or find another famous casino that you like and explore that one.
Since drinking on streets in Vegas in legal, grab one of many yard drinks like Fat Tuesday and slowly sip while exploring the attractions.
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It's 5 pm and let's visit the nearby Linq Promenade.
The Linq Promenade is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district. The plaza features around 40 shops, restaurants, a live music scene, and other exciting attractions. For the ultimate experience, ride the Fly Linq Zipline that runs directly above the promenade.
Or, if you prefer, you can experience the city from above in the High Roller Ferris wheel, which offers 360-degree views of Las Vegas Valley. On your way to your next attraction, you can stop and explore the interior of the Bellagio hotel and casino or just admire The Fountains show in front of the hotel.
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It's 7 pm and so let's grab something to eat.
Las Vegas offers plenty of fast food, buffets, and other food options to choose from. Located in the Cosmopolitan, Urban Food Hall showcases curated eateries based in different U.S. states. Indulge in various mouth-watering specialties along with craft coffee, tequila, cocktails, and other beverages.
Or if you prefer Italian cuisine, you can even shop for groceries at this 24-hour upscale food hall. Eataly at Park MGM houses restaurants, takeaway counters, a cafe, bars, and more. Elevate your culinary experience through beverage tastings, hands-on classes, and more.
There are plenty of other upscale dining options to choose from in this part of the city, such as Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen or fast food places like Taco Bell and others.
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At 8 pm let’s explore The Park & interesting shops.
Surrounded by Park MGM, New York-New York, and the T-Mobile Arena, The Park is a family-friendly outdoor promenade with a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices. The attractive space boasts a lively atmosphere, unusual art pieces, water walls, and others.
Visit one of many interesting shops located close like Hersey's Chocolate World, M&M's World, or Coca-Cola store. The evening, of course, is reserved for your own entertainment.
Whether you like to gamble, attend a famous concert or show, or even go clubbing, there is something for everyone. Check out our travel guide for suggestions and for two- and three-day itineraries.
And now, let's look at some of the tips that might come in handy on your day-trip to Las Vegas.
You'll have to walk a lot, so bring comfortable shoes.
Vegas can get extremely hot. If it's too hot in the afternoon for outdoor activities, just chill at the pool or explore indoor areas like casinos or museums.
Feel free to skip any of the attractions, depending on how tired you are, how early in the day you want to start, if you're going out in the evening, if some attractions are too crowded, etc.
Depending on where the location of your accommodation is, you can even reverse your plan or even change your plan and add new attractions to the list.
There are tons of other amazing things to do in Vegas. Check our travel guide for more suggestions.
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